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Americans want electric cars - they just can't find them
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Within three months of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, the average price of gasoline for…
Americans want electric cars - they just can't find them
Within three months of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, the average price of gasoline for American drivers climbed from US$2.94 to $4.35 a gallon. If there was ever a moment for Americans to switch to electric vehicles, this…
Tesla's Biggest Opportunity May Have Little to Do With Electric Cars
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Tesla's new Roadster can fly? Elon Musk unveils rocket-powered electric sports car in Texas
Tesla has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation Roadster, showcasing an electric sports car that can perform midair maneuvers using rocket-style thrusters developed with technology from SpaceX. The vehicle made its debut Thursday night, Oct.
A Lucid SUV pulls 400 kilowatts through its charging cable in Arizona testing, and that peak rate ties it for the fastest charging speed among electric vehicles sold in America
Dust rises off a cracked test track as a thick black cable locks into the nose of a crossover SUV under the Arizona sun. A screen inside ticks upward, fast, past numbers most drivers never see at a public plug. Nobody standing nearby reaches for a…
Joining Made in Europe would be 'good news' for UK car industry, says No 10
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Inclusion in the EU's “Made in Europe”…
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Alef welcomes Tesla to the electric flying car race by flying over the Roadster [Video]
Until the Tesla Roadster, “there was only one car in the flying car market,” Alef said. To welcome Tesla to the race, Alef released a video of its flying car flying over the new Roadster. Does it drive like a car, or fly like a plane?
Brazil-China trade hits record $143.3 billion as bilateral economic ties expand
Trade between Brazil and China reached a record $143.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reinforcing China's position as Brazil's largest trading partner. Brazilian exports to the Chinese market totaled $84.7 billion between January and…
Prediction market odds on Tesla-SpaceX merger are above 50% for early 2027
Since Wednesday, chances of a merger happening before March jumped on Friday to 56% from 29% on Kalshi. Odds for an integration before April and May rose to similar levels. Most recently, Tesla showed off its long-delayed next-generation Roadster…
Joining Made in Europe would be 'good news' for UK car industry, says No 10
Inclusion in the EU's “Made in Europe” scheme would be “good news” for Britain's car industry, Downing Street has said amid reports of a potential deal for the sector. Reports suggest France and Germany have put forward…
Risk of electric battery fire: VW recalls thousands of cars again
A few weeks ago it was a faulty screw; now a suspected battery defect means VW has to recall thousands of cars once again. In the worst case, there is a risk of fire. Recall campaigns are already reported to be under way in the United States and…
France and Germany Reach Deal to Protect Europe's Car Industry
France and Germany struck a deal aimed at safeguarding Europe's struggling auto sector, including becoming more flexible with decarbonization rules and providing incentives for investment. In a joint statement Friday, the two countries said they…
The 10 Best Engines of 2026
For the first time since WardsAuto launched its annual propulsion awards in 1995, not a single pure internal-combustion engine earned a spot on the 2026 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list. Every single honoree selected from this year's…
A Bruising Battle Awaits Musk and SpaceX in Mobile Services
Elon Musk's decision to wade into US mobile-phone services sets up a challenge distinct from anything he's previously pursued. This is not a new market or an added twist that fills an industry gap such as his innovations with electric vehicles…
Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers As Yields Rebound; Tesla Jumps On Flying Roadster Debut (Live Coverage)
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes traded mixed Friday as Treasury yields rebounded from heavy losses. Meanwhile, Tesla (TSLA) was an early winner on the stock market today after the electric-vehicle giant…
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